Description

(1837-42) C. Bechtler Two and a HalfNear-Mint, 67 Grain, 21 Carat

(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 67G. 21C. AU58 NGC.
K-10, R.5. Substantial sun-gold luster illuminates the legends
of this near-Mint Bechtler two and a half. The strike is even and
there are no detrimental marks. The later die state with a break
filling the N in CAROLINA. The family of German immigrant Christian
Bechtler was the major Southern private gold coiner during the
1830s and 1840s. Private coiners operated freely prior to a Civil
War ban. Certain Bechtler gold dollar issues are fairly common but
the varieties of other denominations range from very scarce to very
rare. Listed on page 377 of the 2014 Guide Book. (PCGS# 10067)